Abortion laws articles
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Larry Hogan says he's 'pro-choice' and supports enshrining abortion rights in federal law
Larry Hogan, who won the Republican nomination for Maryland's open Senate seat this week, is casting himself as "pro choice," marking a significant shift from his earlier position on abortion as he gears up for what is expected to be a competitive general election. “I think Marylanders know and trust that when I give them my word, I’m going to keep it," Hogan told The New York Times on Thursday, saying he backs legislation to enshrine abortion rights in federal law. He also said he planned to...
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Arizona's 1864 abortion law: A judge helped revive it, but his wife joined the Democrats to repeal it
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions. But his wife Shawanna Bolick voted to repeal.
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Misleading study claims 'anti-abortion' laws could 'increase risk' of violence against pregnant women
The laws addressed by this study are so-called 'Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider' (TRAP) laws, which do not regulate or restrict abortion itself, only the various structural and operational details for abortionists and their facilities.